The focus here is on bringing more cultivable land under assured irrigation, thus enabling farmers to sow economically viable crops like vegetables in rabi season, and increasing productivity and survival percentage of existing and recently planted orchards. These initiatives are bolstered by exposure visits for new adoptees and imparting technical knowledge by agri domain experts which aids in augmenting income levels of farmers who are otherwise largely dependent on growing rainfed paddy in the kharif season.

Off-farm activities include dairy, goat rearing, fishing and poultry. Dairy is introduced to  develop an ecosystem around dairy farming and promote dairy as a sustainable livelihood option, which creates a steady revenue stream throughout the year for households. It also includes providing sustainability options to farmers like hydroponic fodder, azolla, mineral mixture, nutrition management and advisory services coupled with market linkages.Poultry is tailor made for the weaker sections of the community who are unable to adopt other economic development programmes. It provides a regular revenue and healthy protein source for the community. The focus here is on women SHGs and is helping in developing their entrepreneur skills. Goat rearing as a livelihood option is being adopted mainly by the tribal community, women lead households and poorest of poor sections of the society. Swades has helped in introduction of improved breeds of goat, veterinary support and health advisory to strengthen and make this programme sustainable.

The non- farm activities include skills training to youths and their placement in formal employment and enterprise development. It aims at enhancing the skills of the unemployed youth, thus empowering them to be placed in better jobs with higher salaries. This helps in augmenting the income levels of the household and instills a sense of pride amongst rural youth. Supporting new entrepreneurs with adequate training, exposure visits and best practises for enterprise development is also a part of the non-farm programme.

Swadhin, the livelihood initiative by Swades Foundation, champions rural women entrepreneurs and farmers, empowering them to forge a sustainable financial future. It proudly presents premium products meticulously crafted and naturally processed by the rural community. Swadhin’s exquisite cashews are sourced directly from local cashew farmers and meticulously hand-graded by women entrepreneurs, ensuring the highest quality and standards. Every purchase not only brings you exceptional products but also supports these individuals in thriving, creating a chain of sustainable development.

Impact

• 168 individuals & their families impacted positively
• 145 households benefiting from Swadhin’s initiatives
• 27 cashew processors providing employment to an additional person each
• 23 women in the factory earning a steady income of Rs. 4000-5000 per month

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